The career and technical education department at Akins High School offers the following courses that are designed to follow a coherent sequence for a variety majors.
Agriculture Science and Technology (ACES Academy)
Applied World Agriculture
Animal Science
Introduction to Veterinary Technician
Advanced Animal Science
Wildlife Management
Veterinary Medical Asst.
Applied World Agriculture
Introduction to Horticulture
Plant & Animal Production
Landscape Design
Floral Design
Horticulture I and II
Advanced Floral Design
Business Education (ABLE Academy)
Business Computer Information System
Accounting 1 and 2
Business Ownership
Business Management
Career Prep (All Academies)
Management Internship Program (MIP)
Diversified Career Preparation (DCP)
Computer Science and Technology (ACES Academy)
Basic Computer Tech (A+)
Computer Science I
Computer Applications
Computer Multimedia/Animation
Video Technology
Criminal Justice (ABLE Academy)
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Crime in America
Courts & Criminal Procedures
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Criminal Investigations
Family and Consumer Science (Social Services Academy)
Child Development
Preparation for Parenting
Ready-Set-Teach I
Ready-Set-Teach II
Health Science Technology (Social Services Academy)
Intro to Health Science
Medical Terminology
Health Science Tech I
Health Science Tech II
Health Science Tech III
Project Lead The Way (ACES Academy)
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Principles of Engineering (POE)
Digital Electronics (DE)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
Aerospace Engineering (AE)
CTE Student Organizations
Business Professionals of America
Contact Persons: Lisa Shaw
Health Science Occupational Students of America
Contact Persons: Juanita Soto or Debra Johnson
Future Farmers of America
Contact person: Eric John
The Austin Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX. The district does not discriminate on the basis age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, or gender in the educational programs and activities which it operates.